From
young to old, Barrydale is on the radar of those in need of a haven
for body, mind and spirit. And, indeed, it has always been... The
original inhabitants were drawn to the region´s health-giving properties
at the likes of Warmwaterberg´s hot mineral springs. One William
Patterson first documented the spring in 1778 when he recorded what local
farmers already knew. In establishing the Warmwaterberg Spa as a
sanatorium in 1908, doctors must have recognised their patients´
need for quiet contemplation.
With
a walk in the labyrinth and South African Peace Pagoda just 15km from the
town towards Ladismith, you will reconnect and rediscover your inner peace
and harmony, in this idyllic rural setting. The Heritage Garden was
created by local botanist Hildegard Crous. The garden represents the region´s
floral and succulent kingdom. Ensure that you order a glass of Barrydale´s
finest wines, the prize-winning Chardonnays and Ruby Cabernets.
Eenboom
Game Farm, Game Farm / Self-Catering, BARRYDALE Eenboom
Game Lodge is located between Montagu (37km) and the town of Barrydale
(off the R62 Tourism Route). There are numerous wine, fruit and flower
farms in the area. The town of Barrydale (20 minutes) is famous for
its craft shops and restaurants. The Tradouw Pass, a few kilometers outside
Barrydale is one of the most beautiful mountain passes in South Africa
with an abundance of waterfalls and wild veld flowers. Eenboom offers
its guests 5 superbly appointed self-catering guest cottages. The guest
cottages are modern renovations of century-old labourers’ cottages, now
boasting all modern amenities. Each features a stylishly decorated and
furnished lounge, providing comfortable seating in warm and relaxed surroundings.
Two of the cottages have cosy fireplaces for those chilly winter evenings.
Television is installed in the lounge area of each cottage.
Lentelus
Farm, Bed & Breakfast, BARRYDALE Tourist
driving the scenic Route 62 travel through some of the most beautiful country
side in the Western Cape. Barrydale, like other Little Karoo towns, is
enclosed by mountains and wide plateaus. Passes that provide access, are
steeped in history and provide breathtaking views. Lentelus Farm,
off Route 62, invites guests to experience a luxurious stay on a fruit-and
wine farm. In a beautiful setting surrounded by orchards and views of the
mountains, the stylish, light and airy rooms include all comforts.Pick
your own fruit in season, taste prize-winning wines in the Joubert-Tradauw
private cellar, or relax at the swimming pool in the lush garden. This
is South African country life at its best. At Joubert-Tradauw Cellar,
a boutique winery, with wine-maker Meyer Joubert, you can taste classic
wines - Chardonnay, Shyrah and a red blend, named after the road where
its grapes grow: R62.
The
Cob House, Self-Catering, BARRYDALE Experience the beauty of
cob living, cool in summer and warm in winter. This rustic two bedroom
cob house is comfortably equipped, including coal heaters in the bedrooms
and firplace in the lounge for those cold Klein Karoo winter nights.
Set in a spacious landscaped garden, the Cob House overlooks mountain and
farmlands and is only a few minutes walk into the heart of Barrydale.
Experience the beauty of cob living, cool insummer and warm in winter.
This rustic two bedroom cob house is comfortably equipped, including coal
heaters in the bedrooms and firplace in the lounge for those cold Klein
Karoo winter nights.
The
Galleons in Barrydale, Self-Catering Apartment, BARRYDALE The Galleons in Barrydale
is a well appointed, two bedroomed, self-catering apartment in historical
building in a peaceful Karoo village with stunning village and mountain
views within walking distance to all amenities. Barrydale is a quaint
little village located on the border of the Overberg and Klein Karoo regions
of the Western Cape Province in South Africa. It can be reached from Cape
Town by either the Garden Route (N2) via the scenic Tradouws Pass or the
N1 including the famous wine route R62 via Montagu. Barrydale's history
begins in the early 1700's when farmers moved into the area looking for
fertile lands with water to farm.
Betty's
Bay is a small holiday town situated in the Overberg coast of South
Africa's Western Cape province. It is located 96 km from Cape Town beneath
the rugged Kogelberg Mountains and is on the scenic R44 ocean drive between
Pringle Bay and Kleinmond. This village is the longest in South Africa
at over 13 km. During Colonial times Betty's Bay was favourite place
for runaway slaves, but in 1912 Betty's Bay became a formal whaling station
running until the 1930s. Remains of the whaling station can still be seen
at Stony Point. The area is named after Betty Youlden, daughter of the
first developer of the area. Betty's Bay contains the well known
Harold Porter Botanical Gardens as well as a Jackass Penguin colony.
Bayside
Beach House/Backpackers, BETTY'S BAY Just
1hours drive from Cape Town, along the breathtaking R44, Betty’s Bay nestles
between soaring mountains and monumental surf. Bayside Beach House,
boasting its own swimming pool, FREE 9-hole put-put (crazy golf) course
& FREE full size snooker table, lies in the heart of Betty’s Bay, at
the foot of the Kogelberg mountains, offering panoramic Indian Ocean views.
An abundance of uncrowded surf breaks & many vast & unspoilt beaches
makes Betty’s Bay an essential stop along the South Africa’s spectacular
coastline. A blissful sleep in 1 of our comfortable double or twin
rooms is the perfect start to days spent sand boarding down world class
dunes, hiking & swimming along the Palmiet River in the Kogelberg Nature
Reserve, exploring the unique floral Fynbos kingdom & natural waterfalls
of the Harold Botanical Gardens or visiting the local Jackass Penguin colony.
Betty's
Bay Cottage, BETTY'S BAY Cosy
wooden cottage in Bettys Bay, short walk from the main Beach, 10 mins walk
from Penguins at Stoney Point. Sea Views from Upstairs, large out doors
area, private place with lots of Equipment. Shops and restaurants within
walking distance. Botanical Garden, Kogelberg Nature Reserve in the area.
The cottage has unrestricted mountain views and seaviews from the upstairs
level. The cottage has 3 bedroom one with seaview, one with mountain
view and one with gardenview, 1 bathroom and an outside shower. It is set
in fynbos. There are swings, mountain bikes and table tennis. The
cottage will sleep 6 guests.
Bucaco
Sud Guest House, BETTY'S BAY Ambience,
style, attention to detail, friendly, warm, & professional service
all await you as our guest. Provencal/Tuscan-style house with fireplaces.
Set against the Kogelberg mountains ( South Africa's 1st International
Biosphere reserve)on the scenic coastal route between Cape Town and Hermanus.
Individually decorated rooms, with some of the best views of the coastline
and towering mountains, on the Western Cape's southern coast. Serving
sumptuous breakfasts with functions such as weddings on request.
Swimming pool . A mountain towering above the back garden. Magnificent
beaches and lakes within walking distance.
Silverdunes
Holiday Accommodation, Self-Catering/Bed & Breakfast, BETTY'S BAY Silverdunes
is situated in Betty's Bay, a peaceful coastal town in the indigenous Kogelberg
Biosphere Reserve boasting 1 600 different species of indigenous plants.
Nestled between the ocean and rugged mountains, it is very conveniently
situated, within easy reach of Cape Town (90 km) to the West, Cape Agulhas
(the most southern tip of Africa) to the East, and the Winelands (100 km)
to the North. SilverDunes offer self catering and B&B in modern
facilities. It is very close (2 min. walking) from the beach; 1km from
the penguin breeding colony; 5km from the famous botanical gardens with
it's waterfalls, hiking trails etc. 2km from the giant sand boarding Blesberg
dune; 1km from 2 of the 3 the freshwater lakes.
Waterlilly
Lodge, Guest House, BETTY'S BAY Modern
comfortable and friendly home, 7 large bedrooms, en-suite with private
lounges, television, bar fridges, outside access onto verandahs overlooking
garden and sea. Delectable breakfast. Within very short walking distance
of beaches, lake, mountain paths and shops. Whilst you are here....
Enjoy spectacular whale watching (September-December) from the verandahs.
Soak up the famous Kogelberg Fynbos Kingdom. Walk the length of pristine
white beaches. Challenge yourself with world-class mountain hikes, river
rafting or sand boarding. Visit the rare Jackass Penguin colony at Stony
Point. Tee off at one of 5 golf courses in the area. Pamper yourself with
a salon treatment or aromatherapy massage. Or simply curl up with a good
book and relax.
From
young to old, Barrydale is on the radar of those in need of a haven
for body, mind and spirit. And, indeed, it has always been... The
original inhabitants were drawn to the region´s health-giving properties
at the likes of Warmwaterberg´s hot mineral springs. One William
Patterson first documented the spring in 1778 when he recorded what local
farmers already knew. In establishing the Warmwaterberg Spa as a
sanatorium in 1908, doctors must have recognised their patients´
need for quiet contemplation.
